Region sees successes at National Baton Twirling Competition

August 16, 2025

Several athletes from the region competed at the National Baton Twirling Competitions in South Bend, Indiana, this summer, according to a news release from Phillips Fancy Footwork. Avery Soltesz, 21, from Watsontown took 1st place in the Intermediate Solo 1 baton and the Strut competition in the 20 Plus age group. Avery is the Golden Girl Feature Twirler at Clarion University. Scarlette Cooley. 7, from Montgomery took 1st place in the Intermediate 2-Baton division. Leah Wetzel. 17, from Muncy took 1st place in the Beginner 3-Baton Category. Savannah King, 8, from Mill Hall took ...

Art exhibit at museum to start in December

August 9, 2025

Echoes of Eden in a Rising Republic: Still Life and the Beauty of Becoming, an exhibit featuring a collection of about 30 still life paintings, will be on display at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society from Dec. 1 through May 31, 2026. According to a news ...

Girl Scout Camp Lycogis: A legacy of adventure and community

August 2, 2025

For more than 60 years, Girl Scout Camp Lycogis provided a place of adventure, learning, and community for countless girls. The camp’s history reflects the determination and hard work of the Lycoming County Girl Scouts. The origin of Camp Lycogis dates back to 1943, when the Girl Scouts ...

Lycoming County libraries participating in National Night Out

August 2, 2025

The Lycoming County Library System will participate in the upcoming National Night Out program on August 5th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Fairlawn Community Church, 353 Pleasant Hill Road, Cogan Station, PA 17728. An outreach vehicle will be available at the event for guests to sign up for library cards, check out materials, and learn more about the Lycoming County Library System. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and strengthens neighborhood spirit. Many cities and towns across the United States will participate by ...

American Legion Auxiliary members meet in Harrisburg

August 2, 2025

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Pennsylvania, held its State Convention at Red Lion Inn in Harrisburg, with American Legion Auxiliary members from all over Pennsylvania in attendance. A group picture was taken for “Red Shirt Fridays” of ALA members with their “RED” shirts ...

Ag Progress Days displays showcase advanced technology, animal health, invasive species

August 2, 2025

A new initiative aimed at developing emerging and advanced technologies to enhance food production, agricultural ecosystems and natural resources will be one of the focal points of the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building at Penn State’s 2025 Ag Progress Days, Aug. 12-14. According to a news release, displays and presentations will highlight the college’s recently launched Technology for Agriculture and Living Systems initiative. The initiative is designed to bring researchers and extension specialists together across disciplines to create real-world solutions that ...